News by subject: VET

Strive Health and its sister company, VFR Healthcare (Veteran & First Responder Healthcare), today announced the appointment of American Psychiatric Association president-elect Jeffrey Geller, MD to its Board of Advisors. Dr. Geller is currently the...

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, one Kellogg Company executive shares his experience as a U.S. Air Force veteran and his 20-year career at Kellogg. Social K ? Kellogg Company Blog By: Joe Zortman, Vice President I...

Sparkling Ice®, made by Talking Rain Beverage Company®, is proud to announce its fourth year partnering with the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization created to honor America's veterans. As part of the partnership, Puget Sound Honor Flight...

For many Americans, Memorial Day signifies the unofficial start of summer, a three-day weekend of backyard barbecues and holiday sales. While the holiday can be a much-needed vacation or a chance to spend time with family and friends, its intended...

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, has pledged $25,000 in charitable funds over a five-year period to Honor Flight Long Island (HFLI), a...

CORNER BROOK, NL, May 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Veterans Affairs Canada will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with a special ceremony as part of the commemorative journey across Canada to Halifax. This spring, trains carrying...

Fritos®, the flagship brand of PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, is teaming up with Carry The Load, a non-profit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation's heroes, to produce nearly 22...

LendingTree, the nation's leading online marketplace, today announced a collaboration with Military.com, the leading news and benefits information site for the military and veteran community, to provide VA loan options for military members, veterans...

Footprints to Recovery's newly opened, state-licensed and JHACO-accredited drug and alcohol treatment facility in Centennial, CO is now in-network with TRICARE Insurance. As a TRICARE provider, Footprints to Recovery will be able to provide drug and...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence visited the headquarters of The Canadian Virtual Hospice in Winnipeg on Tuesday. The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and information...

Grunt Style, an online patriotic lifestyle retailer, provides more than just apparel, they instill pride. Pride in self, military and country. True to its commitment to infuse a deep respect for members of the military, on Monday, May 27 the company...

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, the Homes for Heroes Foundation is gifting a total of $50,000 to five non-profit organizations around the country that support homeless veterans by finding them emergency, temporary and permanent affordable...

As Memorial Day weekend approaches the country is especially mindful of the sacrifices veterans have made for the nation. Busch Gardens® Williamsburg will extend their gratitude with an invitation to U.S. veterans and up to three guests to enjoy...

Starting today through July 15, U.S. veterans and up to three guests may enjoy free admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well as other SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment properties across the country. This offer is part of SeaWorld Parks &...

Former 1LT Michael Behenna, pardoned by President Trump on May 6, is writing a book tentatively entitled Sheepdog to the Wolves: How the Army Sacrificed One of Its Own. Behenna is penning the memoir with his parents, (now retired) FBI anti-terrorist...

USAA announced the Poppy Wall of Honor ? a temporary installation honoring the more than 645,000 American servicemembers who gave their lives in service to our nation since World War I ? will return to the National Mall for the second consecutive...

Stryker's Joint Replacement Division announced its continued commitment to helping America's bravest readjust to civilian life by hosting the K9s For Warriors organization for a special celebration at Stryker's Headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey. May...

Starting today through July 15, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is offering free admission for U.S. military veterans and their families at its SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld San Diego parks. This...

VICIS, a global leader in head protection technology and headgear, today announced the launch of the VICIS Protector Program, honoring the men and women committed to protecting us as part of National Military Appreciation Month. Through the program,...

A study run at five military and veterans' hospitals has identified the first highly-scalable intervention for addressing cognitive deficits that can occur after mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). The study results were presented at the 9th Annual...

On Monday, May 27th, Harleigh Cemetery and the Camden County Veterans Cemetery will honor the lives of the brave men and women of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice at the annual Memorial Day service organized by the Camden County...

Today, Maj. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania's adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, attended the Pennsylvania National Guard's (PNG) 28th Infantry "Iron" Division (ID) Annual Memorial Service in Boalsburg,...

Veterans Affairs Canada will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with a special ceremony as part of the commemorative journey across Canada to Halifax. This spring, trains carrying combat boots?symbolic of the many Canadians...

Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) a leading nonprofit committed to developing the skills of untapped talent from underserved and veteran communities is launching its first job training and placement program in the state of Vermont. WOS is...

This year marks the final Washington, D.C. demonstration in support of POW/MIA and Veterans' Issues.  The organization will continue to bring awareness to the public, in years to come, with regional demonstrations.  Speakers for this year include...

Hundreds of patriotic people gathered in one place for one reason Thursday night: to honor and empower wounded warriors. Supporters and warriors came together at the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner® at Gotham Hall on...

"Rest in Arizona" is a stirring new music video and ballad from American country and southern rock singer-songwriter Rusty Gear. The song was produced by Nashville, TN-based guitarist Tony Sarno, and was recorded at Southern Ground Studios in...

The Texas Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are making instant access to the lawyers at the law firm of Karst von Oiste a top priority for a US Navy Veteran in Texas who has been diagnosed with this rare cancer, especially if the Veteran was...

Today the American Red Cross is recognizing Anheuser-Busch Foundation for its generous commitment of $500,000 to the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Giving Program (SAFGP). This is the largest financial gift by a corporate partner to SAFGP....

The PenFed Foundation raised $1.6 million at its 15th Annual Night of Heroes Gala last night. All proceeds will support veterans, active military members and their families by helping them secure their financial futures....

Veterans Affairs Canada will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with a special ceremony as part of the commemorative journey across Canada to Halifax. This spring, trains carrying combat boots?symbolic of the many Canadians...

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Accessibility and Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in a commemorative...

MGM Resorts International has been recognized as a leading employer for culture, recruitment and policies for veterans, service members and military families by Military Times. MGM Resorts is the only hospitality company based in Nevada to be...

A bipartisan group of former presidents and elected leaders, cabinet secretaries, CEOs and luminaries from industry, journalism, entertainment and sports are joining a growing effort to provide widespread support for America's men and women in...

Military working dog (MWD) Kkeaton, who bravely served as a patrol explosive detector dog protecting our troops, retired from service and was reunited Tuesday in San Antonio with his former handler, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Stice. Kkeaton, a...

More than 52,000 servicemen and women were physically injured in recent military conflicts, and more than 800,000 are living with invisible wounds such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and even brain trauma.[1] That's why Body Fortress,...

Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires have teamed up to observe Memorial Day with a donation to the Honor and Remember organization and offer special discounts, including free car care checks, to current and past members of the U.S. military....

Saturday, May 25, 2019, in preparation for Memorial Day, the Western Los Angeles County Council, Boy Scouts of America with support of local community members will honor our nation's fallen heroes with the Annual Flag Placement ceremony at Los...

Visible Assets, Inc. (Visible) Stratham, NH announced today that Visible and Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) have been selected to supply the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) with an initial 16,000 automatic weapons between 2019 and 2021. These weapons all...

The Georgia Mesothelioma Victims Center places a huge emphasis on US Navy Veterans in Georgia who have been exposed to asbestos on a nuclear-powered submarine and now have mesothelioma-because the financial compensation can be significant for these...

PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT announced today that Tony-nominated actress and star of TV's THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, Mary McCormack will be joining Tony Award-winner and long-time concert host Joe Mantegna to co-host the multi-award winning live...

Corporate Relo Landscape ECA's 2018 Permanent Transfer Survey finds that nearly 40 percent of international transfers lasting more than one year are permanent. That means there is no commitment for employees to return to their home countries. The...

Today at 11am, Affirmed Housing will celebrate the grand opening of Zephyr, a permanent supportive housing development for homeless veterans. Located at 4380 Alvarado Canyon Road in San Diego, the project transformed a former Motel 6 into a modern...

John E. Wagner, PhD, is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are chosen from among a pool of the most prominent professionals and are selected on the basis of current...

Avocado Green Mattress ? recently named a "Top 10 Wave Maker of 2019" by The Purist for its disruptive activity in sustainability ? launches a Memorial Day sale on products made with certified organic, reclaimed and natural materials....

Eagala (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) has been providing life-changing services and improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups through equine-assisted psychotherapy. In honor of National Military Appreciation...

Quality Mortgage Services LLC is proud to join the ranks of professional organizations certified to provide services under industry supplier diversity programs to the US government and other large industry players that acknowledge the importance of...

LIONS Clubs from Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia will march down Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC on May 28th at this year's National Memorial Day Parade. Local Lion's Club Banners will denote the name of the club,...

Hugh Nguyen safeguards millions of records, including marriage, birth and death certificates, as the county clerk recorder for Orange County, CA. Despite Hugh's knowledgeable position, serving 3.3 million residents, for 50-years of his life, he did...

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and Ally today revealed a military-themed race car paint scheme for the #48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in tribute to Army Sgt. Richard Donlan, who died in combat during the Vietnam War.  The patriotic...